Every summer, our Salesian priests and brothers dedicate themselves to serving with youth leaders and lay collaborators in Salesian youth camps (day/resident) throughout the province. Their Salesian presence guarantees vibrant experiences of Salesian oratory and spirituality for young people. Please keep our summer ministries in your prayers. Continue reading Salesian Assignments for Summer Camps 2025
By Fr. Peter Duoc Le, SDB (April 26, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA)–Rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of service this past weekend as the Works of Mercy Team from the Don Bosco Mission Center carried out its 4th monthly homeless food outreach. Over 200 hot burritos were lovingly cooked, wrapped, and distributed to unhoused individuals across Los Angeles. Young people from ADMA Youth of St. … Continue reading Don Bosco Mission Center: Spreading Mercy One Burrito at a Time
(ANS – Vatican City) – Among the Salesian cardinals who will take part in the Conclave beginning Wednesday, May 7, is Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero, Archbishop of Rabat, the capital of Morocco. He was appointed bishop and later made a cardinal by Pope Francis, whom he fondly remembered during these days of mourning for the first Latin American Pope: “For me, Pope Francis was like a … Continue reading Cardinal López Romero, SDB: “For me, Pope Francis was a father, a role model, and a friend”
(Rome, RMG) – April 2025 – From April 24 to 27, the meeting of the World Council of the Association of Salesian Cooperators (SSCC) was held at the Pio XI Institute in Rome. All members of the SSCC Council were present, accompanied by Fr. Joan Lluis Playà, the Central Delegate of the Rector Major for the Secretariat for the Salesian Family, and Salesian Brother Domenico Duc … Continue reading The Rector Major, Fr. Fabio Attard, Meets with the World Council of Salesian Cooperators
By Memo Gutierrez, AU ’83, President and Alumnus (Rosemead, California) – Once again, it’s my privilege to update you, the Tech’s most loyal supporters, on the school’s consistent progress and noteworthy accomplishments. As the 2024-25 academic year comes to a close, we continue to focus on our Strength & Spirit Strategic Plan. Your ongoing confidence and investment in the Tech’s unique and effective program have … Continue reading Don Bosco Technical Institute: 2025 President’s Spring Report
By Cuahutemoc Solorzano, Student, SJBHS In this world of modern technology and constant distractions, focusing on a single task is difficult, but there are ways to create a healthy attention span. Attention span, or “grit” as it is sometimes referred, is the amount of time a person can spend focusing on a task without becoming distracted. Grit is a vital ability for an individual to … Continue reading Attention Spans in the Age of Technology and How to Develop ‘Grit”
Feast Day, May 6 / Día festivo, 6 de mayo – Born on April 2, 1842, to Carlo and Birgitta Savio in a small city in Italy, Dominic was one of 10 children of a peasant family. Despite the fact that his illiterate parents could not teach Dominic and his brothers and sisters intellectually and academically, Mrs. Savio had taken special effort to raise … Continue reading The Life of Saint Dominic Savio / Vida de Santo Domingo Savio
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – The Acts of the Apostles records that nothing could stop them from talking about Jesus, not even being called up before the full assembly of the Temple court. Peter and the others boldly resisted a repeated order not to preach in Jesus’ name. They retorted, “We must obey God rather than men.” Further, they openly accused the Sanhedrin of … Continue reading Not Fear or Force But Love / No El Miedo O La Fuerza, Sino El Amor
By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English Discouragement blocks the presence of the Lord, and our efforts may not bring the right result. Trust and obey the Lord to receive the blessing from above.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish El desánimo impide la presencia del Señor y nuestros esfuerzos podrían no dar el resultado deseado. Confía y obedece al Señor para recibir la bendición de … Continue reading Digi Evangeli: May 4, 2025 – English and Spanish
